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Project Engineer- Water/Wastewater

DCCM
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

Our Lakeland, Florida office is looking for a Project Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will get to participate in planning and coordinating detailed phases of engineering work for water and wastewater collection, distribution, pumping, and treatment facilities.


What You Will Do:

Interpersonal Skills: Collaboration is essential, as we work together to achieve shared goals. You'll interact with engineers from various specialties, as well as with contractors and operators who bring designs to life. Strong teamwork and communication skills are key to succeeding in this role.

Imagination: Many of our designs are part of larger, interconnected systems. You should be able to visualize how your proposed designs will integrate with other components, including personnel, equipment, and the environment.

Problem-Solving Skills: Designing facilities and processes often requires tackling multiple challenges simultaneously. Being proactive in identifying and addressing potential issues helps protect the company from losses, ensure worker and public safety, and reduce environmental impact.

Adaptability: Our work environment is dynamic and team-oriented. As project needs evolve, you may be required to support various production demands and take on diverse roles to ensure project success.


What You Bring:

  • Experience: 5 years working in a consulting firm
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in water/wastewater engineering or a related field.
  • Licensing: Florida PE license or the ability to obtain it within 6 months.
  • Technical Skills: Experience with master planning and modeling, sanitary sewer collection systems, water distribution, and treatment systems. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office.


The things about us you will appreciate!

Our comprehensive benefit package includes the following:

• Three medical plan options

• Dental & vision plans

• Company-paid group life, short and long-term disability insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Flexible and Dependent care spending accounts

• Additional Supplemental plans (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off (PTO) which starts accruing upon hire


About ChastainSkillman | DCCM

ChastainSkillman | DCCM is continuously propelled by an innate drive to innovate. However, we remain humbly rooted in a history that has always prioritized precision.

Our legacy of technical excellence is coupled with a collaborative culture. Our team has the unwavering support of senior leadership, and this support empowers our professionals with the creative freedom to engage in complex problem-solving.

Though we have offices in Lakeland, Orlando, and Nashville, we are culturally committed to preserving the environment of a tight knit, generationally owned business. We also prioritize investing in the talent and resources necessary to deliver the highest quality of workmanship.

At ChastainSkillman | DCCM, we treasure our role in creating thriving communities, always respecting the impact our work has on their foundations and their futures.


Equal Opportunity Employer

ChastainSkillman | DCCM is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. It is the policy of our office that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position(s) being filled. ChastainSkillman | DCCM prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability or handicap, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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